Big Buddy ProgramBig Buddy Program

Mission Statement

Our Vision - That every child has a positive role model leading him/her to make good choices resulting in a healthy rewarding life. Our Mission - To provide access to positive role models and learning experiences to children who lack these resources. Read more

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Mission Statement

Our Vision - That every child has a positive role model leading him/her to make good choices resulting in a healthy rewarding life.

Our Mission - To provide access to positive role models and learning experiences to children who lack these resources.

Description

The Big Buddy Program is a local non-profit (501(c)(3))youth services agency that provides positive role models and quality learning experiences to over 2,000 disadvantaged children/youth on a weekly basis in the Baton Rouge community.

For over 30 years the Big Buddy Program has provided children and youth with positive adult role models through the Big Buddy/Little Buddy mentoring programs; character education and leadership sessions; quality out of school time activities such as after school programs, holiday camps and summer enrichment programs; teen programs that develop literacy skills through self-expression and creative writing; and numerous other direct services that involve the generosity of time and energy of a dedicated staff and over 700 volunteers per year.